Trade deals marks growth prospect for provinceEC government’s partnership with Indonesian business set to boost sector-specific developments and skills. Read More...
 
Government committed to develop poor regions Agricultural and tourism development are key to revival of ghost towns in province. Read More...
 
ECDC gives support to coastal town’s blueprintPort St John gets development plans underway with the signing of MOU. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape remains solid choice for international horticulturists Province remains a good potential destination for ornamental plant producers . Read More...
 
BEE auto plant all set and ready to goBC’s economy set for a major boost as auto plant gets ready for production. Read More...
 
EC-born business leader further invests in the provinceAmabubesi Investments expand its business interests in EC with local auction and valuation group deal. Read More...
 
Science festival marks 10 years of excellenceThe Sasol SciFest to bring science into rural classrooms as part of outreach programme. Read More...
 
Chintsa golf estate gets thumbs up for developmentsInternational property developer promises a boost for local economy. Read More...
 
ELIDZ’s targets a clean zoneBuffalo City’s industrial development zone looks to auto, agriculture and ICT sectors to keep it environmentally friendly. Read More...
 
Big sports events turning to BCA sporting festival turns up hotel occupancy in the city. Read More...
 
Job creation a focus of EC government and Germany’s Lower Saxony partnershipA three-day visit by German business delegates identifies investment opportunities in the province. Read More...
 
ICT strategy for NMB geared to uplift metropole’s economy and developmentInnovation hub central focus of ICT summit with major players from the NMB ICT sector to lead strategy implementation. Read More...
 
EL automotive component manufactures reach heightened level of operational efficiencyDevelopment system boosts efficiency and production up to 100 per cent for local manufacturers. Read More...
 
Local cotton farmers see efforts pay up as harvest sent off to productionEC’s first cotton harvest in 50 years offers promising prospects for local textile industry. Read More...
 
Local cotton farmers see efforts pay up as harvest sent off to productionEC’s first cotton harvest in 50 years offers promising prospects for local textile industry. Read More...
 
Job creation a focus of EC government and Germany’s Lower Saxony partnershipA three-day visit by German business delegates identifies investment opportunities in the province. Read More...
 
ICT strategy for NMB geared to uplift metropole’s economy and developmentInnovation hub central focus of ICT summit with major players from the NMB ICT sector to lead strategy implementation. Read More...
 
EL automotive component manufactures reach heightened level of operational efficiencyDevelopment system boosts efficiency and production up to 100 per cent for local manufacturers. Read More...
 
EC small airports set for upgradePlans to improve Bhisho and Mthatha airports to allow easy access to projects in the province. Read More...
 
Government steps in to aid EC crafters Success of arts and crafts hub in Mthatha to determine further hubs in EC . Read More...
 
Agoa criteria to determine Mercedes export to the USDaimlerchrysler SA achieves record turnover and plans to be second SA automotive exporter to the US. Read More...
 
Car dealership paves way for BEE partnership in ELPurchase of Barnes Motors is latest venture by 100 per cent black-owned Izingwe. Read More...
 
Businesses to showcase in sixth East Cape career exhibitionPresentations set to reveal an array of career choices for EC grade 12 pupils. Read More...
 
Developments set to revamp West BankResident gets EL businesses to buy into local development plan. Read More...
 
Austrian delegation looks at investment opportunities at CoegaCoega in tough international competition to secure potential European investment. Read More...
 
Forum looks at EC’s growth plan Skills development and economic growth key to PGDP . Read More...
 
New transport charter to increase black participationPolicy aims to empower blacks throughout the industry’s value chain.. Read More...
 
EL sees first black-owned fleet management companyNew company secures first deal with more to follow on other services to municipalities, funeral parlours and security companies.. Read More...
 
EC’s an attractive destination for global investorsProperty, automotive, healthcare and agricultural sectors present the most interesting opportunities for prospective investors.. Read More...
 
DCSA celebrates its new automotive body panel facilityThe German automotive manufacturer is set to use cutting-edge technology and specialised robotic equipment in its new 25 000 square metre plant.. Read More...
 
R28bn Umzimvubu to create 500 000 jobsThe Umzimvubu water project is critical to growth and development in the former eastern and central Transkei.. Read More...
 
Shopping delight on cards for East London shoppersEast London to get a R3bn shopping centre. Read More...
 
Five year plan for EC rail underwayNewly established routes may become permanent in the future for Shosholoza Meyl. Read More...
 
EL auto manufacturer likely to post “exceptional” resultsDaimlerChrysler says local sales of various brands for 2005 were good.. Read More...
 
WC2010 means more bus opportunities for localsIkhwezi Truck Tech opens world-class bus assembly line. Read More...
 
Province joins select group in LondonECDC CEO has unique opportunity to profile opportunities within the Eastern Cape. Read More...
 
Wakeford steers local expansionECDC CEO Kevin Wakeford believes a black candidate should lead this organisation. Read More...
 
EL harbour gets set to attract new car tradeEAST London’s harbour has embarked on a multimillion-rand project to build an additional 1000 open parking bays to its car terminal.. Read More...
 
Dutch rail experts to fast-track ECRAIL experts from the Netherlands have arrived in the Eastern Cape to fast-track the province’s long-standing rail initiatives and get the first lines operating within the next four months, by March next year.. Read More...
 
EL port tells of its successes and challenges in 2005Amongst the successes is the retention of its NOSA 5 Star rating and ISO 9001/2000 accreditation. Read More...
 
Passenger liners visit ELPorts Authority believes a cruiseliner can generate between a half a million and R2,5 million per day for the city. Read More...
 
NMMU’s looking to relocate health sciencesUniversity is to investigate the feasibility of re-locating its health sciences faculty to Vista. Read More...
 
ECDC boss lauds LED programmeWakeford supports three funds that will support provincial stakeholders. Read More...
 
EL ports want R900m terminal for extra speedInvestment would improve improved capabilities for the automotive industry. Read More...
 
Kei Rail to be operational towards end of 2006The R105-million rail link forms part of a larger plan to upgrade the transport infrastructure in the former Transkei. Read More...
 
It’s all about selling a business environment says the ELIDZThe East London IDZ says it would not have got off the ground without the critical support of all three tiers of government.. Read More...
 
Two more casino licenses up for grabsTwo zones don’t have casinos but final decision will be left to the bidders. Read More...
 
More jobs on the cards as international investors line up for EC gaming licencesThe province expects to grow its revenues in this lucrative industry. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape women want a slice of miningEC women and youth have organized themselves into a formidable consortium. Read More...
 
R200m auto component plant for ELIDZBuffalo City Municipality sets up the deal as it confirms it is to sell more ground to the ELIDZ. Read More...
 
EC tourism likely to be the big winner from 2010ECTB says tourism sector should make the greatest gain from the 2010 Soccer World Cup.. Read More...
 
Mandela Bay could be opening ceremony hostCommittee chairman is effusive in his praise of the municipality for the work it had put into preparing for 2010 . Read More...
 
RFP - Development and Implementation of Quality Management SystemECDC is soliciting competitive proposals from consultants / service providers to develop and implement a Quality Management System.. Read More...
 
Gauteng imbizos to target EC professionals for investmentEastern Cape premier to ask professionals to "think seriously" about investing in the province. Read More...
 
Ports seen as "catalysts" of growthTwo ports are conduits for exports worth two per cent of GDP. Read More...
 
Bids for remaining two EC casino licences to be calledAreas, in which the licences are available, need an economic boost. Read More...
 
Job summit soon for ProvinceHowever, it was unlikely the summit would take place before February 2005. Read More...
 
Three is ADM’s lucky numberAccolades for ADM’s housing initiatives. Read More...
 
Ngcuka comes home to do businessFormer Scorpions head looks at projects in East London, Plettenberg Bay, Tsitsikamma, Chintsa and Jeffrey’s Bay.. Read More...
 
ECDC makes global investment dream teamWorld Bank Group gives corporation positive feedback on its investment promotion efforts. Read More...
 
New jobs summit to take different approachTarget date for summit is October but it could take place sooner. Read More...
 
Aspen to establish R200 million facility in PEProduction of Aspen’s new line to start in 2007. Read More...
 
Katberg gets R350m golf estateAnother golfing development for Eastern Cape – this time on the slopes of the Katberg mountain range. Read More...
 
Deputy president supports IDZsDeputy president says analysts’ negative perceptions about real special tax incentives for South Africa's IDZs needs to be addressed. Read More...
 
EC rail revitalisation gets on trackMeeting signals plans underway. Read More...
 
Computers, electricals come to nought with “shredderPE chosen ahead of Cape Town as the station for an enviro-friendly computer and electronics “shredder”. Read More...
 
Carrier proves itself time and time again1Time to introduce flights to Mother City with most passengers expected to fly over weekends. Read More...
 
More commercial forest land for Eastern CapeThis move could translate into an injection of R150 million into the Eastern Cape economy.. Read More...
 
Aloe Ferox should get better protection says ECDC specialistThe corporation highlights community involvement at aloe symposium.. Read More...
 
EC IDZs plan to give agriculture further impetusGovernment aims to trigger minor economic miracle in the province.. Read More...
 
R10m brewery for the Eastern CapeEastern Cape is increasingly important to SAB as is evidenced by the large slice of the company’s training fund which is being allocated to the province.. Read More...
 
Timber cluster expected to create 3 000 jobsThe Eastern Cape is set to net an estimated R1 billion investment that will generate 3 000 jobs in the Ugie-Maclear area, which houses the province's largest timber assets.. Read More...
 
Eastern Cape IDZs shape up in investment stakesThe ELIDZ as well Coega make announcements on investors to their zones.. Read More...
 
Candle-making provides fresh opportunity to EC womenR130 000 programme aims to enrich women’s skills in order to alleviate poverty.. Read More...
 
ECDC’s Aloe Ferox men’s range set for global stageExciting developments lie ahead for one of the province’s first cosmetic companies.. Read More...
 
R160m for EL port overhaulMulti-million port upgrade driven by customer needs says SAPO.. Read More...
 
ECDC CEO spells out the province’s challengesWakeford points to the province’s two commercial capitals as one of the challenges that the Eastern Cape needs to overcome. . Read More...
 
ECDC boosts craft skillsThe group is one of the first two groups in the province to undertake this qualification. . Read More...
 
SONKE HYMAX MERGER 'STRATEGIC’New firm will have national footprint with offices in Gauteng, Cape Town, East London and Mthatha. . Read More...
 
Truck tender lures DCSA and IkhweziA billion rand opportunity for East London-based automotive players DCSA and Ikhwezi Truck Tech.. Read More...
 
EC’s green house of opportunity lures horticulture giantsSkills and the province’s natural environs top the list of advantages for global horticulture companies.. Read More...
 
EC’s crafts get off to a great start in 2005Crafts in the Eastern Cape get boost with the appointment of the provincial craft agency head, Melanie Mahona.. Read More...
 
EL considered as smelter venueThe city could benefit from a potential Pondoland mining project.. Read More...
 
Automotive sector should cooperate with each other says De WetMEC De Wet and AIDC MD Paulo Fernandes say that cooperation of local players will help ward off the international competitors.. Read More...
 
New Mercedes Benz to create jobs and possible R2 billion investmentExciting prospects for East London as the manufacture of new model draws near.. Read More...
 
ECTB’s creative partnerships programme gets R1 millionThe provincial tourism initiative is part of the board’s five year strategic plan.. Read More...
 
PE, East London hiring more staff says surveyHiring is on the increase with 57 per cent of business owners having increased employee levels.. Read More...
 
Business plan call by East London’s ICT hubThe provincial initiative aims to be operational by April and is positive that exciting proposals will be submitted by both budding and experienced entrepreneurs.. Read More...
 
SA’s only river port to get a R850m investmentA four-year plan aims to increase the port’s container facility as well as deal with the port’s shallow draught.. Read More...
 
Mvuyo Tom to head public management school at Fort HareFormer provincial DG Dr Tom is to head the university’s School of Public Management and Development.. Read More...
 
DCSA looks at export markets for its LHD carsLocal manufacturer already in discussion with three of the world’s biggest shipping lines to export the vehicles.. Read More...
 
1Time steps up its service to ELThe airline shows confidence in the city as it adds further flights to its East London schedule. . Read More...
 
ECDC asks business to “get involved”The corporation launches new initiative to get closer to business community.. Read More...
 
Keiskammahoek: A display of true entrepreneurshipECDC plays its part in establishing new crops in the area.. Read More...
 
Passengers to EL airport up by 25%ACSA says increase can be attributed to new carrier.. Read More...
 
Kevin Wakeford now acting boss of ECDCFormer SACOB chief Kevin Wakeford the corporation’s chief for the next 90 days.. Read More...
 
ECDC’s Aloe Ferox crusaders launch cosmetic rangeIkhala Products launches a nine-product strong cosmetic range, specifically formulated for the dark skin.. Read More...
 
Accolades, finance for ECDC contractors programmeThe corporation signs landmark agreement with the construction training authority.. Read More...
 
Graduates get special attention in EC’s ICT hubThe province’s initiative gets thumbs-up from young ICT professionals.. Read More...
 
EC’s first ICT hub goes to ELEC’s vibrant IT sector gets ECITI.. Read More...